This Cornmeal Crusted Fried Green Tomato Fries recipe is a delicious way to use up your green tomatoes Being from the South I love a good traditional fried green tomato, and sometimes I like to switch them up a bit and add some new flavor. I was making a few things with cornmeal the other […]
Cinnamon Oatmeal Baked Apple
Baked apples aren’t just for dessert! This cinnamon oatmeal baked apple recipe makes a filling breakfast. These Cinnamon Oatmeal Baked Apples are stuffed with goodness, perfect for crisp fall mornings to start a school day, for brunch, or a lazy Sunday morning. Serve them to guests and impress them with your culinary prowess ( they […]
Building a Better Morning Routine
Here are tips for getting your day off to a good start by building a better morning routine. Nothing starts the day off on the wrong foot like a hectic and harried morning. One way to avoid this is through some simple planning that will make your mornings run much smoother, setting the tone for […]
Homemade Spiced Pear Butter
We have a large pear tree. Each year I enjoy using pears in a variety of recipes, including my pressure cooker pear sauce and Jody’s homemade spiced pear butter. ~Alea During the fall I love the various fruits and spices that make an appearance like apples, pumpkin, and cinnamon. Sometimes I love to mix up […]
Ginger Pumpkin Soup
It is pumpkin everything season! I take this very seriously and I find a way to put pumpkin or pumpkin spice into everything I make- from my morning coffee to my fall soups. This homemade Ginger Pumpkin Soup will warm you on chilly fall evenings and leave you satisfied. Ginger Pumpkin Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 […]
Vegetable Gratin Skillet
Make use of garden vegetables to create this colorful and healthy vegetable gratin skillet recipe. I cannot walk up and down the aisle of a farmer’s market without being taken in by the beautiful and fresh produce. I always bring home a basketful of tried and true’s and at least one new thing to try. One […]
Making Toy Boats with Kids
If you are looking for a fun, inexpensive craft or activity to do with your kids this summer- this one covers both, it is fun to make and then double the fun when playing. We pulled out a bunch of our supplies and made 3 different kinds of boats, it even turned into a bit […]
How to Make After Sun Spray
Maybe it was too much time spent on the beach, the forgotten hat while gardening, or lack of shade on your last hike but, whatever the reason, you have just had too much sun. Red nose, crispy shoulders, burning and itching. Would you rather turn to a store bought, expensive solution with ingredients that sound […]
5 Ways to Inspire Kids’ Sense of Adventure
Here are 5 Ways to Inspire Kids’ Sense of Adventure. They will learn so much by getting out into the real world and exploring, learning, and traveling! Inspiring a sense of adventure in our kids is so important. It can give them confidence and awareness of their surroundings. You don’t have to go far to […]
Early Spring Cleaning Checklist
Get a jump start on Spring cleaning by doing some early spring cleaning to clear away the winter mess and organizing winter gear for next year. I can almost feel those beautiful spring breezes and see those tiny buds ready to spring forth. That can only mean one thing, spring is on its way. This […]
DIY Moth Repellant Bags
These DIY Moth Repellant Bags are a natural alternative to stinky moth balls. Follow the easy tutorial to repel moths and protect your stored away clothes. Whether you are putting up your winter clothes until next year, need a little extra help in the linen closet, or in your dresser drawers, these easy DIY Moth […]
Exploding Colors Science Experiment
Kids will love watching the colorful reactions in this Exploding Colors Science Experiment. It’s an easy activity using milk, dish soap, and food coloring. It doesn’t take much to get my little girl excited about science, as long as it comes in the form of a science experiment. Vinegar, baking soda, food coloring, anything that […]
Oatmeal and Honey Moisturizing Bar Soap
If you love to create your own homemade bath and beauty products using simple and natural ingredients instead of those filled with chemicals, additives, artificial dyes, and scents, then you are going to love this rich, moisturizing soap. With the ability to exfoliate, moisturize, and cleanse your skin, this Oatmeal and Honey Moisturizing Bar Soap is not only […]
Winter Fairy Garden for Kids
Kids will love staging miniature pieces to create this whimsical Winter Fairy Garden. They may even lure some snow fairies with this fun winter project! Fairy Gardens are sweet, magical, and just plain fun. Anything that comes in miniature size is just a delight to look at and play with. Even for adults. Put it […]
Christmas Fairy Garden
Kids will love making this Christmas Fairy Garden to celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday! It’s simple to create with fun Christmas miniatures and a small Rosemary plant. Christmas is full of such magic and wonderment. Fairy gardens are the same way so they make a natural pairing. This Christmas Fairy Garden is […]
How to Make DIY Seed Bombs – Recipe and Tutorial
These fun DIY seed bombs are a fantastic favor for weddings, baby showers, farm or garden themed birthdays, or just a fun hands on project for you and the kids. You can make seed bombs with just about any scrap paper from newspaper to colored card stock, making them easy to customize to your desired colors. […]
Pool Noodle Pumpkins and Activities for Kids
These DIY Pool Noodle Pumpkins are a fun fall craft to make with kids. There are also many ways for your little ones to use them for educational activities and games. Pool noodles are being discounted as summer comes to a close and now is a great time to grab up a half dozen or so […]
How to Make Peg Doll Fairies
Does your child like fairies? Here is a tutorial demonstrating how to make Peg Doll Fairies from small wood doll body pieces. My little girl and I love to make fairy gardens all year round in every theme that we can think of. It’s a wonderfully therapeutic, creative, and bonding activity. This time, we decided to try […]
Gingerbread Pumpkin Biscotti Recipe
This Pumpkin Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe is just in time for fall. Enjoy it with your favorite coffee or latte. Between, oh say September and February I am consumed with the flavors of fall and the holidays. Cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ginger, clove…yum. In my lattes, baked goods, savory dishes, and anywhere else I can possibly work it […]
Fall Harvest Fairy Garden
Create a Fall Harvest Fairy Garden for your child to enjoy this autumn! It is nearly fall harvest season! The same goes for those busy industrious fairies, don’t they deserve a pretty patch of land to work for themselves? My little and I set out to create a Fall Harvest Fairy Garden in an old […]